2 comments:

Thanks for this informative blog entry! I remember the name of the FF trainer, but sadly I never took the time to learn why it was named for Chief Farrier. He was definitely a true hero, and deserves proper recognition.

I recently read a news article that stated that the USS Forrestal was sold for $0.01 cent to a scrap yard to be dismantled. Being a former USAF airman and DoD employee, I have a fondness for reading about military history. I took to reading old news clips and watching videos of the Forrestal disaster. What struck me is that no matter how that fateful day is explained, one glaring fact stands out and that is that Gerald Farrier was the first of many hero’s that day. His actions solidify my belief that he was a true 'hero' in every sense and is deserving of the Medal of Honor. V/r Gregory